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  • Two moisturisers, one irritates eyes the other does not, which ingredient is causing it?

    Posted by Zink on July 4, 2022 at 5:39 pm

    This one can irritate eyes if applied to close:

    Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol
    Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycerin (preservative)
    Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
    Cetyl alcohol, Isostearyl Isostearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Cetyl stearate, Stearic Acid
    Cholesterol
    Dimethicone
    Glycerin
    Glycolic Acid
    Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
    Niacinamide
    Safflower Seed Oil
    Sclerotium Gum
    Tocopherol
    This one does not:

    Safflower Seed Oil
    Lauryl Laurate
    Behentrimonium Methosulfate (100%)
    Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides
    Dimethicone
    Cetyl Alcohol
    Stearic Acid
    Allantoin
    Water
    Bisabolol
    Tocopherol, Carthamus tinctorius (Safflower) Oil
    Azelaic Acid
    Glycerin
    Niacinamide
    Glycolic Acid
    Glucono Delta Lactone

    Any idea why? The emulsifier systems perhaps? Both have the same level of actives. 

    Abdullah replied 2 years, 4 months ago 3 Members · 3 Replies
  • 3 Replies
  • Abdullah

    Member
    July 4, 2022 at 6:26 pm

    What is the pH of each one and percentage of BTMS? 

  • MarkBroussard

    Member
    July 5, 2022 at 12:06 pm

    Delete the Caprylhydroxamic Acid preservative from the one that does cause eye irrittion and you have probably found your culprit.

  • Abdullah

    Member
    July 5, 2022 at 3:01 pm

    What is the preservative in second one and caprylhydroxamic acid percentage in first one?

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